2010 Map of Great Bend

About this map

Chaco River winds through the high desert of the Shiprock Agency region, carving a path that defines the landscape of Great Bend. This arid terrain is marked by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems, including Sheep Springs Wash and Coyote Wash, which feed into the main river channel. The topographic data reveals the prominence of Day Mesa, a significant landform rising above the surrounding washes. Infrastructure in this part of the Navajo Nation is centered on tribal travel, represented by the presence of Indian Service Route 5007 and Indian Service Route 69. These routes provide essential transit across a landscape where the natural hydrology and elevation changes dictate the flow of movement between the mesa and the river valley.